There's a new theory about what Jon Snow's real name is, and this one is more convincing

The sixth season of "Game of Thrones" is in the rear-view mirror
now, but fans are still obsessing on the many mysteries. Chief
among them: What is Jon Snow's real name? The sound cut out
during the crucial moment of the Tower of Joy scene in the
finale, but there are some candidates out there.

There's
already one popular theory as to what Lyanna Stark
said.Redditor
sparkledavisjr attempted to read her lips and came to the
conclusion that she uttered a three-syllable name that started
with a "J." The most likely candidate, according to this theory?
"Jaehaerys," after Jon's great-grandfather, Jaehaerys II.

But Redditor rotellam1 has
another theory, and if it's right, then Jon's named after a
beloved character whom viewers actually got to see on
the show. The poster did some
lip reading of their own and found that Lyanna moves her
mouth to make an "Ae" sound before closing to say an
"M" or "B."

The conclusion? "His name is
Aemon."

This would mean that Jon Snow was named after the only
Targaryen he ever met.

Maester
Aemon.HBO

Maester Aemon served at Castle Black for many years and
took a liking to Jon before dying of natural causes.

We also know that Jon's father, Rhaegar, had a relationship with
Maester Aemon, as the two wrote to each other often. It would
have been a sensible name for Rhaegar's third son — remember, he
had two kids, Rhaenys and Aegon, with his real wife, Elia
Martell.

Maester Aemon was named after another Aemon,
the second son of King Viserys II Targaryen. Known as
"Aemon the
Dragonknight," this Aemon was a member of the Kingsguard — a
group that takes very serious vows just like the Night's Watch —
and a gifted warrior. He also died doing a noble thing and went
on to be thought of as a heroic figure. You know, kinda like
Jon.

It's just a theory, even if it's a very good once. Still,
Jon Snow's name is always going to be Jon Snow to us. "You know
nothing, Aemon Targaryen" just doesn't have the same ring to
it.